I have a custom built computer with Windows 10 Pro installed in a Core i7 processor.
I have owned a RAID card for many years passing it on with each new computer build. Unfortunately, I entrusted my computer to a local repair shop and when I opened it up some time later, I discovered my RAID card was not inside. Stolen! Or taken out for troubleshooting and not put back? Either way, it’s GONE and it’s been years since I bought one, so I could use some guidance.
I’ve discovered prices ranging from $20 to many hundreds of dollars. I understand there’s something called “fake” RAID, apparently meaning its software driven instead of hardware driven. I’m not sure how important that is.
To the point, I just want a simple mirror for two hard drives. Western Digital RED. This is for a personal computer, not a business computer. The most important files are things like Quicken, Music, Photos, Word documents, Mail.
Would greatly appreciate any guidance so I can make a good purchase.
I will add that RAID has twice rescued me when one drive went bad.
Also, although my motherboard has RAID capability, I would prefer a card. If I have to build a new computer the card is portable and will transfer leaving my data intact. OTOH, a RAID controller on a motherboard is not portable and not transferable and there would be no way to retrieve the RAID data in event of a motherboard failure.
I have owned a RAID card for many years passing it on with each new computer build. Unfortunately, I entrusted my computer to a local repair shop and when I opened it up some time later, I discovered my RAID card was not inside. Stolen! Or taken out for troubleshooting and not put back? Either way, it’s GONE and it’s been years since I bought one, so I could use some guidance.
I’ve discovered prices ranging from $20 to many hundreds of dollars. I understand there’s something called “fake” RAID, apparently meaning its software driven instead of hardware driven. I’m not sure how important that is.
To the point, I just want a simple mirror for two hard drives. Western Digital RED. This is for a personal computer, not a business computer. The most important files are things like Quicken, Music, Photos, Word documents, Mail.
Would greatly appreciate any guidance so I can make a good purchase.
I will add that RAID has twice rescued me when one drive went bad.
Also, although my motherboard has RAID capability, I would prefer a card. If I have to build a new computer the card is portable and will transfer leaving my data intact. OTOH, a RAID controller on a motherboard is not portable and not transferable and there would be no way to retrieve the RAID data in event of a motherboard failure.